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Bar Sinister
see synonyms of bar sinisterNoun
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Bar Sinister
see synonyms of bar sinisternoun
1. (not in heraldic usage) another name for bend sinister
2.
the condition, implication, or stigma of being of illegitimate birth
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Bar Sinister
see synonyms of bar sinister Literary
bend sinister
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Bar Sinister
see synonyms of bar sinistern.
1. A heraldic bend or baton sinister, held to signify bastardy. Not in technical use.
2. A hint or proof of illegitimate birth.
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